Donald Trump vs Bernie Sanders on the 12 Axes
Donald Trump is US President, and Bernie Sanders has been a US Senator from Vermont since 2007. Both lean Protected on trade, which is rare for a pairing so far apart, but they split sharply on welfare, with Trump leaning Self-reliant and Sanders leaning strongly Shared.
- Welfare
Donald Trump leans Self-reliant (+40), Bernie Sanders leans Shared (-80): 120 points apart.
- Authority
Donald Trump leans Strong leader (+60), Bernie Sanders leans Democratic (-55): 115 points apart.
- Foreign policy
Donald Trump leans Strength (+60), Bernie Sanders leans Cooperation (-50): 110 points apart.
- Ownership
Donald Trump leans Private (+55), Bernie Sanders leans Public (-50): 105 points apart.
- Structure
Both lean Central: +30 and +30.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Donald Trump | Bernie Sanders | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +55 | -50 | 105 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +25 | -50 | 75 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +40 | -80 | 120 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +60 | -55 | 115 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +70 | No record | - |
| StructureLocal to Central | +30 | +30 | 0 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +40 | -55 | 95 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -50 | +40 | 90 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +80 | No record | - |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | +85 | +50 | 35 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +60 | -50 | 110 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders?
On the 9 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 54% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Welfare, Authority, Foreign policy, Ownership.
Who is more economically left-wing, Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders?
Bernie Sanders sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 100 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Bernie Sanders leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 66 points on average.
